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Research Assistant

Northbound Executive Search

Location

New York, NY

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 /yearly

Type

fulltime

Posted

Today

via linkedin

Job Description

A leading, multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a highly organized and proactive

Research Assistant

to support and collaborate with a group of Senior Portfolio Managers. This is a high-impact opportunity to work closely with senior level professionals in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and thrives behind the scenes ensuring seamless execution for a top-tier investment team.

The Opportunity:

  • Support investment professionals with day-to-day administrative, operational, and research coordination
  • Coordinate heavy domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries
  • Oversee corporate access, including management meetings, site visits, conferences, and investor days
  • Act as a liaison between Portfolio Managers, analysts, sell-side firms, and corporate management teams
  • Organize, maintain, and distribute research materials and data
  • Maintain internal databases, CRM systems, and research repositories
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies related to corporate access and information handling
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic background preferred
  • 3\+ years of experience in finance, investment management, consulting, or a similarly rigorous environment
  • Strong interest in public equities and financial markets
  • Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Polished written and verbal communicator
  • Highly professional with sound judgment and discretion
  • Comfortable working directly with senior investment professionals
  • Calm, effective, and solutions-oriented under pressure
  • Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability

What’s Offered:

  • Competitive base salary of $120 – 150K \+ discretionary, performance based bonus
  • Opportunity to work closely with seasoned Equity Portfolio Managers at a leading hedge fund platform
  • Meaningful exposure to investment teams and market-facing activities
  • Collaborative, high-performance culture with long-term growth potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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